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Shake-up favours aquaculture

Fishers fear expansion of marine farms

Beach row divides island

Just charge it to the rates bill

Council big wigs talk it up

Trust visit changes Hide's mind

Sydney proves a doodle's dandy

Blueprint brings city's future look into focus

Visitors catch on to Rodney

Tourism is booming in Rodney district.

$12m repair job will close Tepid Baths

Fare increases 'could lead to worse congestion'

Auckland transport chiefs fear a proposed Government requirement to recover a greater share of bus, rail and ferry costs from fares will push passengers into cars and worsen congestion.

Pay rise for city's CEO 5 times what staff given

$35,000 increase stuns Manukau councillor, but mayor says it's based on chief's contract.

12 wards and 20 boards likely for Super City

The Auckland Super City will be made up of 12 wards with about 20 local boards at the grassroots democracy level.

Officials fly off despite belt-tightening

Dream getaway lodge open for business

A luxury lodge has finally opened in Pakiri after a storm of protest over its prominent position on the cliff top overlooking the iconic beach.

Two councils close lists on which trees to protect